Watermelon syrup

The modern food industry produces a truly huge range of various flavors. In particular, syrups prepared on the basis of various fruit and berry crops use increased polarity. Especially noteworthy is watermelon syrup, which is distinguished by its attractive red color, thick consistency, as well as the pleasant taste and characteristic aroma of this giant berry.

It is worth noting that industrial watermelon syrup is usually made on the basis of sugar syrup, to which various substances of not only natural but also artificial origin are added. Basically, these are food dyes, stabilizers, flavor and aroma enhancers, acidity regulators. These additives greatly enrich the organoleptic values ​ ​ of watermelon syrup, but do not carry any benefits for human health.

That is why, in ancient times, aromatic watermelon syrup made at home is so highly valued. By the way, natural watermelon syrup, or as it is also called watermelon honey (nardek), is cooked from the juice of sung striped berries. This product is considered the invention of cuisine in Central Asia, which was then adopted by the Don Cossacks. Thick watermelon syrup from the pulp and juice of this melon culture is obtained by thickening over an open fire. Its distinctive feature is that it is boiled without the use of sugar.

Currently, it is customary to consume watermelon syrup as a flavored dessert, which is served for tea instead of jam or jam. Often, casseroles, crumpets, pancakes and pancakes are poured with watermelon syrup, and they simply eat it with a piece of fresh bread. Thick watermelon syrup is used and as a component of fillings when baking pies, cheesecakes, cookies.

The calorie content of watermelon syrup is quite low even despite the fact that sugars in its composition are present up to 60%. The nutritional value of this natural dessert is about 110 kcal per 100 grams of product. Home-made watermelon syrup helps with colds, it quenches thirst well when diluted with water. A couple of cups of tea a day with the addition of a spoon of natural watermelon syrup contribute to the restoration of the kidneys, stomach and cardiovascular system.

Due to the fact that homemade watermelon syrup without sugar is prepared, it is recommended in small quantities even for patients with diabetes. The composition of this dessert will retain a lot of nutrients and vitamins that are present in fresh watermelon, because it is useful for both adults and babies.